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Officially Unofficial
by Officially Unofficial
"Officially Unofficial" is two friend's journey through the (post) modern dating sphere who found a regular time to argue and analyse their respective love lives with Googled articles and simplified psychological journals. Following the life cycle of love, from being dumped to swiping right to the 'one', tune in to find out what we're all doing extremely right, wrong and hilariously.
Episodes
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Happy Valentine’s Day dolls, we’re back!
After a year long hiatus we are BACK for the most (allegedly) romantic day of the year! Coming in hot with our predictions for the Ins and Outs of dating trends for 2022, hère is a non exhaustive (but exhausting) list of things we discuss! Big kiss. ❤️. Is Catfishing Lite socially acceptable…
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How to approach for those who refuse to communicate
This week we’re joined by Annelise McCarthy a fabulous speaking coach who also understands why the hell were all scared of making the first move, rejection and our own shadows. Tune in and flirt with one another! As always, with consent x
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Flaws: times we’ve been the people we hate to date
We all make mistakes, and it’s time we acknowledge how truly toxic we’ve been. Sorry! In this episode, Nat & B go through every single dating habit they’ve ever said they’ve hated and all the times they’ve been complete hypocrites. Love you xx
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Consent is sexy (and vital)
This episode we are speaking to Angie and Joyce, two incredible women leading the sex and consent conversation in Australia through their education program Consent Labs! Sexual assault is mentioned in this episode so please bear that in mind when tuning in. We love you and love CONSENT!
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What makes you happy?
On this weeks edition we speak to Declan Edwards, a happiness researcher and the founder of @bu_coaching to find out what the hell makes us genuinely happy... tune in, as always for an exciting, existential crisis. To do the happiness score card test click hère: http://Happinessscorecard.com.au
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Rejection: how to deal with it and how to deliver it
This week we discuss rejection in all the forms it manifests with good friend of the show, self-professed ‘weird friend from Melbourne’ Penelope. Tune in for a guide to how to reject someone kindly and effectively, the different types of rejection that exist and a recap of our very single...
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MATCHMAKING 101 with a dating coach & founder of a dating app for active people!
Did you know you can hire a match maker? Or a dating coach? Or that there’s a dating app out there for active people called GoGetter Dating? Andrea is all of those things combined as well as a tech-founder and all round incredible human. She joins us to tell us about her journey moving from NYC…
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LEBANESE DATING CULTURE: cultural differences, red flags, date fails & more
We were joined by our first guests of 2021! James & Anthony talk to us about Lebanese dating culture vs. Australian. We cover date fails, red flags & other hilarious topics. Sadly our guests aren’t on social media but you can still follow us on @officiallyunofficial.pod (IG & tiktok)! Love you xo
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New Year, same us: plagues, the couple who have sex once a year and other weird 2020 things
It was a year and a half and now it’s really not over because 2021 is going to be just as interesting. But! In the interest of staying positive and relevant, we unpack the year of love that was, is and will be! Topics covered: plagues, one couple’s annual sex marathons, celibacy and who knows…
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XMAS Special: texting your ex, intrusive family members and more festive anarchy
HAPPY HOLIDAYS. We discuss all things love and dating this holiday season after being away for a while because we were busy (lazy). From flirting during the festive season to Boxing Day and breadcrumbing to confronting family conversations and why you should or shouldn’t text your ex TUNE IN.…
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HOW TO: First dates (do’s & dont’s)
We finally went on dates! Hooray! Here’s a run down on what to actually say considering we truly don’t know ourselves. Also is it okay to talk about politics yet? Can you get controversial? What is the first question you should actually ask on a date? All this and so much less on this weeks…
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Obsessed with someone you never dated: here’s how to get over it
Yes we’ve more or less all been there. Time to get over something that really never existed (sorry not sorry). Sources cited: not many. Opinions had: plenty. We run through the fallibility of situantionships that taunt and tease our course of modern love!! And mention John Wick for no tangible...
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Heartbeat: how to be a sexual team and combat MISMATCHED LIBIDOS
Sexologist/psychologist/friend of the show/legend Michaela is back to discuss five simple ways you can combat the age old hell that is mismatched LIBIDOS in a sexual relationship. Tune in for tips from a professional! Note: there are five recommendations for both partners because hey, in a...
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How to: Sex edition with a certified sexologist
Hello! In news that surprises no one, we’re talking about sex. But considering we’re both good Greek virgins we got an actual expert in the field to chat with us. Tune in to hear sexologist Michaela discuss consent, communication and coitus - and we hope you truly and sincerely go get f**** after...
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HAUNTED: Ghosting Edition
We go back to basics and yell at each other about a topic of our choice. Today it’s ghosting! Bon soir, spooky hoes.
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ONE of our former flings tells us things (about love)
We talk to one of our former flames!!! They gave us insights and reality checks!!! And now everyone needs therapy!!! Tune in.
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How to live with an ex you DUMPED (P2)
Sotia is back and more controversial than ever. We didn’t believe it was possible and yet, here we are, shocked and BREATHLESS. Perfect episode for anyone currently living with a partner they want to dump but don’t want to break the lease. Also who are weddings for??? Asking for a friend.
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Call him Father, not Daddy
Can you BANG a priest? We asked a friend who tried & the outcome was hilarious. If you’ve ever wondered where does one find a hot priest, what kind of dates can you go on & is sex even on the table - then tune in to find out! Thank you Sotia, our first female guest and our most fearless one yet…
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The end of COVID dating trends? (Please)
We run through all the dating trends that emerged during lockdown in the hopes that we will never have to hear them AGAIN. Hooray flattening the curve!
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GREEN FLAGS: an urban myth?
IT IS OUR TENTH EPISODE! And we’re back in the flesh! We’ve come to the conclusion we occasionally have an attitude problem on this podcast so today we are changing the pace and being positive AND we’re talking about green flags: the emerald gems that are the positive things you look for in a...
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Casual sex: a COVID crime?
Vibrator sales are skyrocketing across the globe and zoom sex parties are officially (unofficially?) a thing, so we decided to pull a Salt n Pepa and talk about sex. For more information on virtual sex parties head to: https://www.killingkittens.com/ and for more of us follow us on...
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Swipe of a woman: why our producer pretended to be two women on Hinge
Our podcast producer Dale has finally joined us to reveal his sultry, velvet voice and his debaucheries on Hinge! Tune in to hear what it was like for one man pretending to be two women.
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CUPID-19: A double blind date using Zoom
We went on a double date with two strangers à la Zoom, and there really isn't any concise way to sum up what happened. So here's a forty minute attempt. Shout out to our producer Dale who pretended to be two women on Hinge to find these men for us, and to Shay and Kayne for their enthusiastic...
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MARDI GRAS RECAP & a deep dive on Grindr
WE DON'T HAVE ANY SHOW NOTES FOR THIS. But we do have our first guest and he loves an insta dm here: @graeson.a
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ATTRACTION: Are they HOT or are you just DESPERATE?
Do you have a type? Are types even worth having? Turns out, you probably won't marry the same cookie-cutter you've been dating time and time again anyway, so might be time to shake things up. We explore the laws of attraction (turns out, not what we originally thought it was, thank God for search...
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HOW TO BE A GOOD EX: Can you *genuinely* be friends?
On this week's episode we're discussing exes and whether it's worth (or even if it's possible) being friends with them. From dividing and conquering your mutual friends to tactfully pulling off a PDA (public display of disaffection), broken relationships present new challenges. Are you ready to…
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Is Closure A Myth? (yes)
In our second episode, we discuss the myth* that is CLOSURE. Does it exist? Can you really ever have all the questions you may come up with answered by a former flame? Does it even help you in the grand scheme of things? Do you actually want to know the real answer anyway? Tune in to hear ways to...
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BEST & WORST Dates (valentine's day special)
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! It's our first (UNOFFICIAL) Episode! In celebration of all those who love, despise and don't particularly care for the Hallmark holiday, we go through the harrowing tales of our worst dates before lightening the mood with a few ideas on how to treat your partner (and...
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So You've Been DUMPED!
It's our first (OFFICIAL) episode! And today we start with the rebirthing stage that is being dumped. We take you through our most memorable experiences of being dumped (think a Facebook status change), break-ups in pop culture, the art of dumping and how to do it right. Or wrong. Who knows?...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
"Officially Unofficial" is two friend's journey through the (post) modern dating sphere who found a regular time to argue and analyse their respective love lives with Googled articles and simplified psychological journals. Following the life cycle of love, from being dumped to swiping right to the 'one', tune in to find out what we're all doing extremely right, wrong and hilariously.
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